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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28
JUNE LIST, 1887.

That is the day we celebrate.
The cornerstone will be laid with
Masonic ceremonies, Grand Master
Buck with Grand Lodge and West
ern Star No. "a, and sister lodges
in neighboring parishes, will lay
the cornerstone of the Madison
Parish Court House. Probably
100 Masons will be present. A
special train will be run from
Monroe, arriving here about
10 o'clock a. M, and leaving for
Monroe about 5p. IN. This ar
rangement will enable many who
could not stay two days in Tallu-
lah, to attend, as they can come
and see the sights and return the
same day. There will be no
charge for passengers on the
Speclal.
The Governor has announced
his intention of being here, and
Mr.. Jonas will, come if he can.
Gen. Jastremski cannot attend.
Many other distinguished gentle
men have been invited and alto
gether there will be such a gather
ing as Tallulah has never before
witnessed. Everybody should
come who can. Plenty of eatables
have been engaged, and we will
have regular love feast. DONE
forget the date, June 1st Positively
the first and only performance. Nc
reserved seats.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28
THAT RUTLAND AFFAIR.


Much has been said concerning
the 80 per cent fee paid MIR. lsut-
land for the collection of back In
tercst due the several parishes, Mr..
Rutland has been blamed in the
matter, Mr.. Easton has been
blamed in the matter, Mr.. Steele
has been blamed in the matter, the
School Boards of the different par
ishes have been blamed, and now
they are trying to fasten the blame
on the District Attorneys.
After some inquiry, the TIMES
has come to the conclusion that the
School Boards accepting Mr.. Rut-
lands proposition did wise thing,
The fee paid ends the matter, as
far as Mr.. Rutland is concerned,
while the benefits obtained con-
tinue on forever. He gets no more
fees, while the parishes have a
fixed sum that they will get every
year.
1t is all very well to say any
lawyer could have done the same.
Perhaps he could, but the fact re-
mains that no one did do it, or Of
fer to do it. While there was
nothing in the matter requiring
any extra ability, there was I'M
Questionably a great deal of patient
search required, and it took some
time to do it. Mr.. Rutland made
good thing out of it, but the par
ishes made a great deal better
thing. Let us have peace.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28
Do it Cheap.

In the Arkansaw Legislature.
Member from Spout Spring-Mr.
Speaker, l have all along believed
that the State officers air gittin' too
much pay. understand. sir, that
the Governor gifts three thousand
dollars er year. In the sight of
such waste ken only throw up my
hands an say: "Mussyful Lawd!"
Mr.. Speaker, | ken find any num-
Der NV good, peart, smart men out
in my neighborhood that would be
glad to git this Office at err thousand
dollars err year. These men, sub,
ken write putty far hands, read
an cipher. They have got good
jedgment, an ken look in er boss
mouth and tell his age mighty nigh
ever clatter. These men wouldn'
think erbout AKIN three thousand
dollars er year fur settin in the
shade. Mr.. Speaker, these men
are used to the sun, an wouldn
mind goin' out an hoein' the
truck in the State-house yard,
thereby savin' the State er dollar
or so now an then. An now ez
Ear as the Seckertary Nv State, wy
I've got er son that'll take that
place cheaper than the man that's
got it now. My boy is er writer,
too, let me tell you. He writ the
prohibition petitions that wuz tuck
crroun' the neighborhood, and they
wuz honeys. Mr.. Speaker, don't
believe in payin' double price for
e. artickle when yer ken git it
limos give YOU" -Arkansaw
Traveller.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28
TOLD YOU so.

And now comes the Morgan R.
R., with a revised, lowered freight
tariff. The Interstate commerce
law is all right, particularly the
fourth clause. They will all come
down to business and you will see
that the much abused Interstate
Commerce law, will be great
benefit.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28
NOTICE!!

A meeting Of the Board of Com
missioners for the Fifth Louisiana
Levee District is hereby called to
be held at Vicksburg, on Wednes-
day, June 1st, 1887. A full atten-
dance is requested as business of
urgent Importance will be present
ed. j. 7. MCCLELLAN,
President pro tenn,
9Th Louisiana Levee Board.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

A new torpedo boat built for the
Spanish Government, is a wonder.
Against the tide she made an aver
age speed of over thirty miles,
an hour while with the tide she
ran thirty-three and . half miles
per hour.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

Il blue pencil mark at this para
graph indicates that your s"bscrip-
ton ,oiH expire IN t~o weeks.
Il blue pencil marx at this para :.
graph means that this Is the last time
the paper wiH be sent to you unless
the subscription price IS rcceircd be-
fore merit issue.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

Gen. Catlin and several other
prominent republicans of Brook
lyn have Withdrawn from that
party, and propose joining the
democrats.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

1t is thought that the sum of
100000, may be used for river
improvement, and that all the gaps
in the Arkansas levees will be
closed.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

The Bienville New Era is now
printed at Gibbsland its original
domicile.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

An attempt to assassinate the
Car was made last Tuesday, but
the attempt was unsuccessful.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

The Chicago master builders
are on strike. They are striking
for independence.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

Mr.. Geo. W. Mott has been ap-
pointed postmaster of New Orleans
to succeed Mr.. S. III. Buck, resign
ed.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

All'the suspensions of the long
and short haul clause are to be re-
revoked July LIST.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

The coffee crop of Brazil is said
to be failure, and the price of
that article is going up.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

Hon. Sam'l Pasco has been NOM
mated and elected Senator from
Florida.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

Yellow fever is reported from
Key West, Fla.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

New York grave diggers are on
a strike.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

Cuba has a smallpox epidemic.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28
Incorporate.

Politics are mighty quiet.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28
FOURTH.

The capital stock of said corporation
is hereby fixed at the sum of Isl ,000.0O)
Two Thousand Dollars-represented
by so shares of $500 each, which may
be increased if necessary by vote of the
Board of Directors and the times and
manner of the payment of said stock,
are determined upon by the Board of
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-05-28

The purposes for which this corpor-
alton is established, and the nature of
the business to be carried on by it, are
declared and specified to be the trans
mission Of messages by telegraph
through the said Parishes from Tallu-
luh via Somerset, Newelton and St.
JoSpnh
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Fortunate Fire.

On Friday last, just as our citizens were
partaking of their midday meal, they we're
startled by the clang of the firebell The
location of the fire was in what was known
as the Isnon office on the south side of the
race opposite Mason's planning mill. The
building, which was of little value, was soon
consumed and had it not been for the dan
ger arising from cinders blown by the wind
which was very strong, no effort would have
been made to subdue the flames. AS it was,
the engine was quickly on the ground throw
ing water on the burning building. The
Central Mills caught fire in the roof but the
incipient blaze was quickly extinguished
with few buckets of water. a few mo-
ments later, fire was discovered III the
roof of the Cleveland Bay Company's barn
just back of the old Willard House. The
hook and ladder men were quickly on the
spot and kept the fire from spreading until
the engine could be removed to the main
reservoir at the crossing of Main and Kala-
mazoo streets and line of hose be laid to
the barn after which the flames were speedily
extinguyshed. The engine was then taken
to the scene of the first fire and the smould-
ering ruins thoroughly drenched so as to
prevent sparks from being blown onto other
buildings which, on account of their extreme
dryness were ready to ignite on the slightest
provocation. Had the barn got thoroughly
to blazing, burning brands would have been
scattered all over the north part of town and
the boys would have had more fires on hand
than they could successfully manage. On
the whole, it was very fortunate fire, moth
ing of any particular value being destroyed
or injured.
The origin of the fire is not obscure nor
difficult to determine. The burned building
was occupied by Enoch Loveland and others
who were in their normal condition which,
to put it mildly, is not a condition of ex-
treme and severe sobriety. 1t is quite safe
to say that there would have been no fire
had the building been differently occupied
and had there been no drunkenness.
Our firemen are entitled to much credit for
their prompt and thorough work, not only
on this occasion, but on many occasions in
the past. We believe our citizens apprec-
ate their services.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Marriage R.icenses.

No. 45-George Brooks of Paw Paw, aged
twenty-fou years and Gertie Perkins of Paw
Paw, aged seventeen years.
No. 46-Chas. M. Bosiwick of Hamilton,
Allegan county, aged thirty years and Fran
ces L. Mallory of BreedsviIle, aged thirty
years.
No. 47-Lawrence G.. Donovan of Airing
ton, aged twenty seven years and Anna M.
Carroll of Arlington, aged twenty-six years.
No. 4S-Uriah II. Chapman of Arlington.
aged sixty-six years and Hannah J. Goodale
of Covert, aged forty years.
No. 49-Jay Smith of Lawrence. aged
twenty-five gears and Flora Hyames of Paw
Paw, aged sixteen years.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
New Telephone.

The railroad company has built and placed
in operation new telephone line. reaching
the entire length of the road from Lawton to
South Haven, with an office at each station.
1t is the Cushman patent, a rival of the Bell
telephone of which it is said to be the
superior. The public Office at this place is
at the post-oflice. Unlike the Bell company,
this company will sell Instruments to those
who desire instead of charging an exorbitant
annual rental to its subscribers. We are
pleased TO notice the new improvement and
hope to have an opportunity to speak of
others in the near future.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
suicidc of Jacl, smith.

Last Thursday afternoon at about a quar-
ter past four, John Smith of Kalamazoo, a
former resident of this village and better
known to our citizens as Jack Smith, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself through
the head with % caliber revolver. No rea-
son is known for the rash act. He had gone
to his room and called his brother saying
"Do you want to see me again?" placed the
revolver 10 his head and discharged into his
right temple, killing himself instantly. The
deceased was son of Hank Smith, the black
smith, who was until quite recently and had
been for many years resident of our village.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
~. a.. ". Ferguson. ID. ID. ~.

| am graduate of the Dental Department
of the University of Maryland, and will make
the preservation of natural teeth a speciality.
Vitaized air administered in the extraction
of teeth when desired. All work warranted.
Office over Savings Bank, corner Main and
Kalamazoo Sts., Paw Paw, Mich. 1674tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Farni For sale.

On account of poor health desire to sell
my farm of eighty acres, situated in the
township of Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo
County, Mich. 80 acres of valuable timber,
balance under a good state of cultivation,
fine orchard and buildings in good repair.
Stock will be sold with farm if desired.
Terms easy. For full particulars enquire at
premises, or address. JEFFERSON HILL.
1926 IT Lawton, Mich
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Photographs and Pictures

All kinds of pictures taken in the latest
and most approved style. Babies pictures
specially. My work will speak for itself.
Please call and examine. Picture frames in
endless variety. New goods just received
and more coming. Gallery opposite court
house. HENRY SHEFER. 1G72t
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Henley Makes 0vercoats

AT S25.OO, $27.5O, $4,000, $4,000, $500,
$4,000, $500 and up to 5000. Pants
from $3.50, 800, $3.50, $500. $500 and
up to $14.00. Suits from $500 to $500.
A splendid Business Suit for S25.00 and no
mistake. (1G59ly) HENLEY, Artist Tailor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Drive Wells.

Charles II. Scott desires to inform the
people of Van Buren, County, that he repairs
pumps of all kinds and puts down drive
wells. Twelve years experience. Leave
orders at the store of Dunning d Billsborrow,
Paw Paw. 1914
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
A. w. Hendricks. m.

Physician and Surgeon, Paw Paw Mich.
Office in Manning Block. Special attention
given to diseases of the Lungs, Liver and
Kidneys, Private Diseases, Piles and Female
Complaints-to all Chronic Diseases.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
For sale,

A few thoroughbred Poland-China boar
pigs, all eligible for record and gilt-edged as
to breeding and style. Will go cheap.
! l7OItf. CHAs. Il. GALLIGAN, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Hawkins a SON.

Broker, Notary Public and Conveyanoer.
Money to loan and collections made in all
parts of Van Buren, County. Remittahces
promptly made. Office opposite Dyckman
House, Paw Paw, Mich. 1S88ly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
settle Tn,

All parties who are indebted to the late
firm of Conner & Wood are requested to call
at the old stand and settle their accounts.
3ftf |. B. CONNER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
ElO. for IlenIcNlS

Fall Fashions at Henley's, Fall Goods at
Henley's, Suitings, Paintings at Henley's,
Overcoatings at Henley's.
1659ly HENLEY, Artist Tailor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
HomeoDstbic Pbysiciap.

DIR. |. Devere, Homeopathic Physician and
surgeon. Office ut his residence on south
side of Paw Paw street, second door west
of Kalamazoo street. 16SStf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Paw Paw Sayin.s Rank.

Capital S5O,OO0.OO T. w. SELL1cK, Pres.
+. A CRANE Vice Pres, JOHN w, FREE
Cashier. Board of Directors,
j. J. WooDMAN, DANIEL LYLE,
JOHN LYLE, WILLIAM LYLE,
JoHN w. FREE, EDWIN MARTIN,
T.. w. SELLTCK, WILLIAM j. SELLICK,
EDGAR A. CRANE. 168lly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
photographs. Etc.

Prater has lately purchased one Of the
celebrated Sutter Lenses, for pictures IL by
II and smaller 1t is daisy. All pictures
made with this lens, and all work warranted.
He has a nice stock of frames cheap. 5ltf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Money Loaned.

Money to Loan on Real Estate on favora-
BILE terms. Apply TO
NJ. L. RICHARDSON.
lG73ly Abstract Office, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
Teachers Examination.

The following is the schedule of dates and
places for examination during the ensuing
school year. These dates will net be changed:
Paw Paw, October 2Sth ........... 1887
South Haven, Nov. 25th. -
Paw Paw, March lst, (regular) ....... 1888
Bangor, March both, h,................
Decatur, April 9th. th.................
Paw Paw, August 2d, regular. .......
Gobleyilie, August 3lst, ...........
169ely A. G.. MARTIN. Sec'y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
q. a. Iieech.

House, Sign and Carriage Painter, Paper
Hanger and Ceiling Decorator. Shop over
Mason's Planning Mill, Paw Paw 66ly
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NJ. n. WhaIen. VI. ID.

Physician and Surgeon. Office over Bar
tram Millington's Drug Store. Office
hours, % p. M, 10 pm. 1691ly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
WHOLE NUMBER 1705.


We call particular attention to the notice
of the meeting of the board of registration
published in another column of this paper,
to be held on Saturday, the 26th inst. If you
are not already registered do not miss the
opportunity or you will lose your vote on
election day. To constitute man a voter,
ne must be citizen, twenty one years of age
and must have been a resident OF the state
three months and OF the township ten days.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
$4,000 to Loan,

On improved real estate. Inquire of Geo.
+. Breck, Paw Paw, or L. A. Crane III Rose
street, Kalamazoo. 1tf.
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SOcietN Notice.

Apollo Temple, No. 10. X. p. c., will meet
every Friday evening at 7;30 p. m. 17olly
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
.@1s. @. Nc AHlMm,

Physician and Surgeon, Paw Paw, Mich.
Office on Main street, over Covert d Bartram's
Drug Store. Office hours from TO and
from to 9p.m. 1539+
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MiIlinery---Mrs. II. R. Odeu.

Call at the live millinery store, Kalamazoo
St.-elegant line of hats. bonnets, velyets,
pushes, hair and hat ornaments, hair goods
and fall and winter novelties. Trimming in
the most approved eastern style. Prices the
lowest
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23

The Ladies' and Gentemen's Tailor. Over
Broughton's shoe store.
The Redfern Jacket for ladies and an
other styles made to order.
Plush garments Refitted and Steamed by
my new process are made to look as good as
new. Prices below competition. 170ltf
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Marshall A Van Eieet

Have Just received fine line of goods for
the late trade to which they invite the ladies'
special attention. Call early. 1G72ly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-23
New Tin shop.

New Tin shop.
Having opened tin shop in the old Har-
rison Block, in the village of Paw Paw, re-
spectfully solicit a share of public patronage.
Repairing promptly done. j. H. WATERS. 97tf
Horse Training.
lam prepared to train and break colts, also
TO board same. Ugly and vicious horses
made kind. Office at my accommodation
and sale stable. WILBER BABCoCK,
Paw Paw, Mich. 14766
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-17
Alien LandhOlderS.

WASHINGTON, March 1O.-The following
is the full text of the bill, as finally agreed
upon, to restrict the ownership of real
estate In the territories to American citi-
Zens:
Section J.. That it shall be unlawful for
any person or persons not citizens of the
United States, or who have not lawfully
declared their intention to become such
citizens, or for any corporation not
created by or under the laws of the Uni
ted States or of some state or territory of
the United States, to hereafter acquire,
hold, or own real estate hereafter &C
quired, or any interest therein, in any
one of the territories of the United States
or in the District of Columbia, except
such as may be acquired by
inheritance or in good faith in the
ordinary course of Justice in the
collection of debts heretofore created
providsd, that the prohibition of this Sec
ton shall not apply to cases in which the
right to hold or dispose of lands in the
United States is secured by existing
treaties to the citizens or subjects of for
eign countries, which rights. so far as
they may exist by force of any such
treaty, shall continue to exist so long as
such treaties are il force. and no longer.
Sec. 2. That no corporation or associa-
ton more than 20 per cent. of the stock
OF which Is or may be owned by any per-
son Or persons, corporation OR corpora
lions, association or associations, not
citizens of the United States, shall here
after acquire or hold or own any real es-
tate hereafter acquired in any territories
of the United States or of the District of
Columbia.
Section 8. That no corporation other
than those organized for the construction
or operation of railways, canals, or turn
pixies shall acquire, hold, or own more
than five thousand acres of land in any
of the territories of the United States,
and no railroad, canal or turnpike cor
poration shall hereafter acquire, hold, or
own lands in any territory, other than as
may be necessary for the proper opera
tions of its railroad, canal, or turnpike,
except such lands as may have been
granted to it by act of congress; but the
prohibition OF this section shall not effect
the title to any lands now la 8fully held
by any such corporation.
Sec. 4. That all property acquired, held
or owned in violation of the provisions
of this act shall be forfeited TO the Unit
ed States. and it shall be the duty of the
attorney general to enforce every such
forfeiture oy bill in equity or other prop
er process. And in any suit or proceed
ing that may be commenced to enforce
the provisions of this act it shall be the
duty of the court to determine the very
rig hr of the matter, without regard to
matters of form. joinders or parties, mLl-
tifariousness, or other matters not affect
ing the substantial rights either of the
United States or of the parties concerned
in any such proceeding arising out of the
matters In this act mentined.